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  • VICTORIA OLADIPUPO avatar

    Putting God First

    Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 28,637 views

    The secret of successful life is to cast all our burden unto the Lord and make Him first in every area of our life.

    Topic: Putting God first Scripture Reading: Mt. 6: 31 – 34 “Therefore do not worry, saying, what shall we eat? Or what shall we drink? Or what shall we wear? For after all these things the gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The First Perspective Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 18, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,351 views

    Perspective is important. Our decisions and how we live our lives are based on how we see things. This morning in our passage, Mary gives us the very first perspective of Christmas.

    Introduction: Perspective is important. Our decisions and how we live our lives are based on how we see things. I hold in my hand a glass. Is it half empty, or is it half full? Your answer depends on your perspective. Two shoe salesmen from the same shoe manufacturers are sent to two different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven Comes First Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,155 views

    hobbies? Is it the TV show or the hockey tournament, dancing with stars or the latest soap opera? God knows that you need all these things and he doesn’t want to take that away from you but he is knocking at the door of your heart and waiting for you to p

    Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 1. God created “The Heavens” When God started the Creative process the first thing that he did was “The Heavens”. We don’t have a great understanding about this and for some this is still a mystery. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Kruschel avatar

    First Trip To The Temple Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 3, 2019
     | 6,300 views

    Scrapbooks record significant events in a person's life. This series shows us many firsts in Jesus' life and their significance to us. Jesus' first of many trips to the temple of Jerusalem shows us the saving work of Jesus - yes, even as a baby!

    As we come to the close of another year and the embark on the year 2019, it’s only natural for people to take look back at what the last 12 months have all entailed. And maybe you’re thinking, “2018 – what a year it has been!” I certainly feel that way. One year ago, I hade not personally met ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Cansler avatar

    Our First Love

    Contributed by Michael Cansler on Nov 22, 2025
     | 83 views

    Have we lost our first love?

    Our First Love. Isaiah 29: 13-14 We need to understand who Isiah is delivering this message to Nation of Israel has been delivered from bondage of Egyptians 12 tribes of Israel that came from 12 sons of Jacob The 12 tribes split b/c of not agreeing on things and became Northern and Southern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Morrison avatar

    The First Recorded Tithe Series

    Contributed by Bruce Morrison on May 14, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,164 views

    Three important things we learn about the tithe from Abram’s encounter with Melchizedeck.

    STEWARDSHIP SERIES #2 The First Recorded Tithe Genesis 14: 17-24 After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James May avatar

    The First Church Of The Potpourri

    Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,067 views

    Jesus can take a dried up flower petal, a dead stick, and a bunch of useless material and give it new life to become a part of the Bride of Christ.

    The First Church of the Potpourri By Pastor Jim May Oh what a difference the Spirit of the Lord makes in the life of a man or woman who has come to know Him as their Lord and Savior! Victory Temple, we are a part of the Body of Christ, part of the Bride of Christ, washed in the Blood of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The First False Believer Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2008
     | 4,486 views

    Exposition of Acts 8:5-25 about the false profession of Simon Magus, and some indicators of true faith

    Text: Acts 8:5-25, Title: The First False Believer, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/30/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Dr Bennett and tell of his estimation of the greatest heresy plaguing Southern Baptists today. Talk about the list of names that need to be removed from off of our church roll, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark van Cuylenburg avatar

    He Was First A Refugee.

    Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Jan 4, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,898 views

    As long as there are wars there will always be refugees from wars. How do we receive refugees?

    Matthew 2:13-23 The escape to Egypt When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. ‘Get up,’ he said, ‘take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.’ So he got up, took the child and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    The First Church Of Noah

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 6, 2025
     | 619 views

    First we compare Noah’s Ark to modern churches and then observe 7 details about the Ark which are revelations about the Church of Jesus Christ and our salvation.

    THE FIRST CHURCH OF NOAH 1 Pet. 3:20-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this elderly couple. They were having a terrible time with their memory. They went to the doctor. He instructed them to start writing down everything they were doing so they wouldn’t forget. 2. The next night, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Calling The First Witness

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,039 views

    This sermon talks about the fact that faith is more than something that is just in our head. It is expressed in our giving and in our living.

    November 11, 2001 Hebrews 11:4,5 “Calling the first witness” I. INTRODUCTION A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Bradseth avatar

    The First Christmas Rush

    Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,681 views

    The shepherds were confronted with good news, what do you do with it?

    “The First Christmas Rush” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction Several weeks ago as the family and I were putting up the Christmas tree, I began wondering where did this all comes from? Why do we do all these things to celebrate the birth of Christ? There are so many things that we need to do to prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Samuel Stone avatar

    The First Hand Witnesses

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,103 views

    Learning from the first hand witnesses

    2 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Devin Hudson avatar

    Examining The First Witness

    Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 238 ratings
     | 34,264 views

    4th sermon in a John series

    Examining the First Witness John 1.19-34 In 1948, a remarkable religious phenomenon occurred in the US. It began in a tent near Hollywood California, under the preaching of a young evangelist. The crowds were sparse at first but as the preaching continued, the crowds began to grow. Finally some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Personal Faith First

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,260 views

    We cannot expect to help others follow Christ well, if we haven’t learned how to do it ourselves. We must give attention to our own spiritual walk if we are to be effective disciples of Christ.

    Personal Faith First Luke 4:38-39 Imagine taking your car to be fixed by someone who has not prepared himself in car repair. Yep, that’s a Chevy! If that person’s car is sitting on blocks and the pieces are strewn about the yard, you might have questions. What is that car all about, an on ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite